Stephen A. Center, MD is a well-known physician in San Diego, and has been a member of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla for over a decade. His practice emphasizes integrated medical care, combining the best of western medicine and holistic medical care. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Center trained at USCD Health Center and Tulane University in general and orthopedic surgery. He has been in practice in the north central area of San Diego since 1984. Dr. Center is board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, one of only a few doctors in the region with such certification in this new and exciting medical subspecialty. Dr. Center is also a board examiner for the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Although western trained, Dr. Center has embraced what has been described as "integrated medicine" over the past 12 years, as this type of practice provides patients with an individualized approach to health maintenance and disease management. His treatment options often include not only pharmaceuticals, but also herbs, homeopathics and other "nutriceuticals," including vitamins, mineral and trace elements. The goal is to provide a balanced approach for maximizing wellness, as well as to slow down and possible reverse the aging process.
Dr. Center's practice is especially appealing to patients who are generally healthy and are looking to stay that way, but also for patients who are experiencing aging related symptoms and illness.
Since 1996, Dr. Center has added the new subspecialty of "anti-aging medicine," which includes the concept of "gender specific medicine." While men and women have similar needs to keep aging at bay, new sex specific technologies have been developed to enhancing well being and youthfulness through natural hormone, nutritional and lifestyle support.
Please visit the Treatments page for explanations of the treatments offered by Dr. Center.

A list of Dr. Center's LecturesDr. Center has also been featured in numerous television and radio programs, lectures, newspaper and magazines, health journals and web sites. Dr. Center performs clinical studies and is always researching the latest methods for naturally improving the health of his patients.
A list of Dr. Center's Media Appearances
January 1994 "Preventive Medicine & Health Screening for Seniors." Mission Bay Hospital, San Diego, CA
March 1994 "Increasing One's Life Span by Planning Ahead." Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
October 1994 "Antioxidants in Heart Disease & Cancer Prevention." Scripps Memorial Hospital. La Jolla. CA
January 1995 "Nutritional Supplementation and Disease Prevention." Scripps Memorial Hospital. La Jolla, CA
July 1995 "Use of Nutraceuticals in Medical Practice." Body Wise lnternational. Carlsbad, CA
November ‘95 "Benefits of Antioxidants for Health Maintenance." Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
April 1996 "Alternative Medicine--The Latest Discoveries." Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
September ‘96 "Complementary Medicine." - University of Michigan Alumni Association. San Diego, CA
March 1997 "Alternative Medicine--East Meets West via the Technology Interface." Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
May 1997 “Improving Risk Factors for Heart Disease." Sponsored Physicians' Program, UC Irvine, CA
May 1997 “International Conference on Electro-Medical Management of Chronic Pain and Wound Healing.” Keynote Speaker. Osaka, Japan
August 1997 "Perspectives on Nutrition and Longevity." - The Queen Mary. Long Beach, CA
October 1997 "Electroceutical Medicine--Applying Today's Technology to Holistic Healing." Henry's Markets. San Diego, CA
December ‘97 "Clinical Applications of Electro-Acuscope System in Medical Practice." Fountain Valley, CA
February 1998 "Understanding Heart Sounds." - National Association of Nurse Practitioners, San Diego, CA
February 1998 "Alternative Medicine for the New Millennium." San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
August 1998 "Osteoporosis Detection and Management." Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
January 1999 "Ten Common Herbs and Their Use in Health Care." Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
February 1999 "Anti-Aging Medicine for the New Millennium." Scripps Memorial Hospital. La Jolla, CA
March 1999 "Alternative Medicine--From Fringe to Mainstream." Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
April 1999 " Reversing the Clock with Anti-Aging Medicine." Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
May 1998 "Alternative Medicine—Merging East and West." Southwestern Cable. San Diego, CA
June 1999 "Hormones and Hormone Replacement Therapy." Mission Bay Hospital. San Diego, CA
June 1999 "Understanding the Heart." Lecture to Mesa College students. San Diego, CA
July 1999 "Fibromyalgia—New Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment." San Diego Rehabilitation Institute. San Diego, CA
July 1999 "Beyond Vitamins--Customizing a Nutritional Supplementation Program.” Oasis Community Education Center. San Diego, CA
July 1999 "Natural Hormone Replacement" & "Growth Factor Supplementation." Anti-Aging Seminar. Marriott Hotel. San Diego, CA
January 2000 “Benefits of Noni as a Nutraceutical.” GNC Seminar. Singapore
January 2000 “Benefits of Noni as a Nutraceutical.” GNC Seminar. Manila, Philippines
January 2000 “Benefits of Noni as a Nutraceutical.” Supplement Seminar. Hong Kong, China
March 2000 “Benefits of Velvet Antler as a Nutraceutical.” Natural Products Expo West. Anaheim, CA
April 2000 “Benefits of Velvet Antler as a Nutraceutical.” Vitafoods International Trade Show. Geneva, Switzerland
July 2001 “Velvet Antler as an Anti-Aging Supplement.” (poster presentation, Q & A). American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Summer Conference, Chicago, IL
October 2001 “Benefits of Velvet Antler as a Nutraceutical.” Natural Products Expo East, Washington, D.C.
December 2001 “Velvet Antler as an Anti-Aging Supplement.” (poster presentation, Q & A). American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Winter Conference, Las Vegas, NV
June 2002 “Youth-enhancing Benefits of Velvet Antler.” (poster presentation, Q & A). Asian Pacific Anti-Aging Medicine Conference, Singapore
November 2002 “Benefits of Velvet Antler as a Nutraceutical.” Public Lecture, Aruba, W.I.
December 2002 “Velvet Deer Antler as an Anti-Aging Supplement.” (poster presentation, Q&A). American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
April 2003“Anti-Aging Medicine and Natural Hormone Replacement.” University Compounding Pharmacy, Scottish Rites Center, San Diego, CA
June 2003 “Homotoxicology -- Healing the Matrix.” HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Diego, CA
July 2003 “Understanding Homotoxicology.” HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Diego, CA
August 2003 “Use of Homotoxicology in Primary Practice.” HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, Newport Beach, CA
September 2003 “Homotoxicology—Healing the Matrix.” HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Diego, CA
October 2003 "Homotoxicology--Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain." HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Diego, CA
December 2003 "Anti-Aging Medicine -- East Meets West." National Products Expo Asia, Hong Kong
February, 2004 "Homotoxicology--Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain." HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Diego, CA
October, 2004 “Treatment of Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology." HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, San Francisco, CA
November, 2004 “Treatment of Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology." HEEL/BHI physician training seminar, Los Angeles, CA
February, 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology." HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, Scottsdale. AZ
March, 2005 “Treatment of Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology." HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, San diego, CA
April, 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology."
HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, Chicago, IL
June, 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology."
HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, Charlotte, NC
July 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology."
HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, Orlando, FLA
August, 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology."
HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, New York City,
NY
September, 2005 “Treatment of Chronic Pain and Auto-immune Conditions Using Homotoxicology."
HEEL/BHI Physician training seminar, San Francisco,
CA
October, 2005 "Treatment of Acute Infections and Common Acute Medical Conditions",
Los Angeles, CA
October, 2005 "Treatment of Acute Infections and Common Acute Medical Conditions",
San Diego, CA
Television Appearances
1994 KNSD (NBC), San Diego. Home First Aid for Common Injuries
1995 KNSD (NBC), San Diego. The Winter Flu Epidemic
1995 KGTV (CBS), San Diego. Alternative Medicine
1997 KUSI (IND.), San Diego. Debate on Upcoming California Election—Medically Related Propositions (two appearances)
1998 KNSD (NBC), San Diego. Summer Sports Injuries
1998 KGTV (CBS), San Diego. Preventive Medicine
1998 KUSI (IND.), San Diego. Creatine—Is It Safe For Athletes?
1999 KUSI (IND.), San Diego. Homeopathy—Use of Common Herbs
Radio Interviews
1996 AM 1000, San Diego.
Alternative Medicine
1997 AM 600, San Diego.
Alternative Medicine
1998 AM 600, San Diego. Use
of Herbs in Family Practice
1998 AM 600, San Diego.
Weight Management--Recent Advances
1998 AM 1000, San Diego.
Anti-Aging Medicine and Human Growth Hormone
1999 AM 1000, San Diego. Use of
Growth Factor Replacement in Anti-Aging Medicine
2000 WINZ Miami, FL. (Pearls of
Health). Velvet Antler as an Anti-Aging Nutraceutical
2000 WTAR Norfolk,
VA.
(HealthQuest). Velvet Antler and Noni as Nutraceuticals
2000 WINZ Miami, FL. (Pearls of
Health). Velvet Antler as an Anti-Aging Nutraceutical
2000 Hit 94 FM, Aruba.
Velvet Antler and Noni as Nutraceuticals
2001 WAXY Miami, FL (Pearls of Health). LONGEVITROL™ Clinical Study
2001 WINZ Miami, FL (Pearls of Health). Anti-Aging Medicine
2001 WIXE Charlotte, NC (Morning Breakfast Club) Advances in Anti-Aging Supplements
2002 WINZ Miami, FL (Pearls of Health). Anti-Aging: Use of Growth Factor Replacement